Although October is nearing its end, that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas have plenty of events to keep you occupied until the holidays. Be on the lookout for these November festivities:

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Friday, Nov. 9

The RibFest is a three-day event (Nov. 9-11) filled with music, entertainment, and, of course, ribs! Besides the main attraction, ribs, there will also be other food items, a classic car and truck show, a classic motorcycle show, and tons of fun family and kid-friendly activities. Advance tickets are $16 and $20 at the gate. Children 12 and younger are free.

Take a break from the box office hits and enjoy some independent filmmaking. See the 10th film of the ongoing series – Toll Booth. Regularly priced tickets are $8 and $5 for students, seniors, and Museum of Art members. Members of GIFF are free.

Saturday, Nov. 17

Celebrate the cultural heritage of Ybor City and the cigar industry with activities like cigar rolling demonstrations, musical tributes, special guest appearances, and food trucks. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the gate. Children 12 and younger are free.

Starting Nov. 16, this outdoor skating rink (a rarity in Florida) will be open daily 4 pm for 90-minute skating sessions. On Saturdays it will open at 10 am, and on Sundays it will open at noon. This attraction will last until January, so us Floridians can at least have a little taste of winter fun and games.